Helen J. Sweares Mills

RUTLAND - Helen J. (Hilton) Sweares Mills, 78, of 21 View St., Clinton, died Monday, August 6, 2007 in Rutland, at the home of her daughter, following a brief illness.

Her husband of 29 years, Harold J. Mills, died in 1995. She is survived by two daughters; Nancy J. Sweares of Lunenburg and Florence E. Schultz of Rutland; three sons; James T. Sweares and Edward J. Mills, both of Clinton, and Harold D. Mills of England; two sisters; Evelyn Berglind and Doris King, both of Worcester, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A brother, William H. Hilton, predeceased her. She was born in Milford, the daughter of Clarence R. and Lillian (Taft) Hilton, and was a 1946 graduate of Charlton High School. She worked at the former ITT Suprenant Co. in Clinton for many years before her retirement. Previously, she worked at the former Colonial Press, Inc. until its closing, and later at the former Sprague Electric Co., Worcester.

A member of the Presbyterian Church, USA, she was actively involved in the church community and its various programs throughout the years, including the Community Café. She volunteered at the James 2:15 Soup Kitchen, and together with her husband, Harold, founded the Meals on Wheels Program where she continued to deliver meals until last December, when she became ill. She was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary and the DAV Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching, and spending time with family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 9, in the Presbyterian Church, USA. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are August 8, 5-7 p.m. the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton. Flowers may be sent or donations made in her memory to the Presbyterian Church, USA, 175 Chestnut St., Clinton, MA 01510.